23 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Director
- Hans-Christian Schmid
- Network
- Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store
What is 23?
Topic: Film "23" (1998). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 2, 1998
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- Germany
- Studios
- Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 232 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion
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Topic: Film "23" (1998).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: 23
Year: 1998
US Release Date: 01/14/1999
Genre: Drama and Thriller
Runtime: 1h 39m
Plot: Based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany.
Setting: Late 1980s.
Characters/Details:
Karl Koch: Orphan, invests heritage in a flat and a home computer.
Karl's activities: Dials up to bulletin boards to discuss conspiracy theories inspired by R.A. Wilson's "Illuminatus".
Karl and David: Start breaking into government and military computers.
Pepe: Karl's criminal acquaintance.
Pepe's actions: Senses money in computer cracking, travels to East Berlin, tries
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“A gripping exploration of drama and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is 23 worth watching?
23 holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 232 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie 23 and when was it released?
23 is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.
Who directed 23?
23 was directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.
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